"Surety"

[KenH]

A hymn written by Joseph Irons in Zion's Hymns. (in common meter)

Hebrews 7:22 By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament.

"Surety"

1. A debtor to Jehovah's law,
My soul by nature stood:
And Justice was about to draw
His sword, to shed my blood.

2. "Sinner, stand forth," he sternly cried,
"And pay me what you owe:"
" 'Tis done," said Jesus, "for I died;
"Loose him, and let him go."

3. "I am his Surety, I, the Lord:
"Behold My wounded side,"
He spake, and Justice dropt his sword,
And said: "I'm satisfied."

4. When first I heard my Surety's voice,
Engaging for my sake;
It made my fainting heart rejoice,
And bade my songs awake.

5. Dear Surety, deign to take the praise
Of grace and love so vast:
Be thou my Surety, all my days,
And clear my soul at last.